GTR R35 Clutch Disc Replacement or Upgrade Installation ...

GTR R35 Clutch Disc Replacement or Upgrade InstallationInstructionsThis installation requires advanced mechanical skills. Basic hand,power, and some specialty tools are required. We strongly suggestyou schedule this install with your professional mechanic.Tools suggested:Snap ring pliersStraight screwdriverT-30 Internal Torx10mm socket12mm socketMagnetic pick up tool (2)Air ratchet or impactPliersRubber malletThese instructions will assume the transmission is removed from thevehicle and rear cradle.

We started by putting the 12 new clutch discs in a container andcompletely submerging them with new fluid. They will need to soakfor a minimum of 30 minutes prior to installation.Remove the four boltsthat secure the factorycooler using a 12mmwrench or socket.Disconnect the electricalplug from the end of thetransmission.

Using a pliers, gently pullthe three fastenersholding the wire loom tothe transmission.Remove the 21 bolts fromthe pan using a 10mmsocket.Remove oil pickup screenassembly by gentlypulling upward andtwisting.

Remove bolt holdinggreen connector to valvebody, taking care not todrop it into thetransmission onceremoved.Disconnect the greenelectrical connector.Remove the 20 boltssecuring the front coverof the transmission usinga 12mm socket.

Separate the front coverfrom the transmission.There are spots on eachside of the transmissiondesignated for separatingthese two pieces. DO NOTpry between themachined faces!Make sure disconnectedgreen connector ispushed through as youseparate the two pieces.Make sure spacer ontorque converter driveshaft stays in originalposition with notchesfacing out.

Remove four screwssecuring pump assemblywith a T-27 Torx bit.Gently pull on pumpassembly to remove it.Make sure two o-ringsremain in place.

Remove external snapring from center shaft ofclutch basket assembly.Gently remove clutchbasket assembly bypulling straight towardsyou until completely clearof the shaft it rides on.Remove large snap ringfrom basket.

Lift clutch assembly fromouter basket.Remove snap ring aroundcenter section by pushingdown on area just to theoutside of the snap ring,and using a snap ringpliers to remove the snapring. Pushing down oneach side equally willmake this easier.Remove spring cover.

Remove spring.Remove upper basketcover.Remove large snap ringwith screwdriver.

Lightly drop basketassembly on table toloosen center section.Lift center section out ofbasket.Remove lower snap ringwith screwdriver.

There is a bearing thatwill be at the bottom ofthe basket, or stillattached to the bottom ofthe center section. Takecare that it will be facingthe proper way when itcomes time forreassembly.Using magnetic pick uptools, remove the fibersand steels, keeping thesteels in order. They haveto be reassembled in thesame order as removed.The last steel can remainin the basket.Remove 6 new discs fromsoaking fluid and installbetween the steels thatare in old sequence.

Re-install lower snap ring.Re-install center section,making sure bearing is inproper position beforelowering into basket.Re-install upper, largesnap ring, making sure itfully seats into its groove.It may be helpful to propthe outer edges of thebasket up on somethingso the center section candrop down far enough toinstall the snap ring.

Flip entire assembly over.Remove large snap ring.Using a marker or paintpen, mark the outerbasket and top cover withalignment arrows. Reinstallingthis cover in thesame position as whendisassembled will make iteasier to put the basketback into the outer cage.

Remove upper cover.There is also a bearingunder this cover thatneeds to remain in theproper position. It maycome up with the cover,or remain on the centersection. Either way, makenote of its position.Using magnetic pick uptools, remove the fibersand steels, keeping thesteels in order. They haveto be reassembled in thesame order as removed.The last steel can remainin the basket.Remove 6 new discs fromsoaking fluid and installbetween the steels thatare in old sequence.

Make sure bearing is inproper position.Re-install top cover,aligning the arrow on theouter basket with thearrow on the top coveryou made whendisassembled.Re-install snap ring,making sure it is fullyseated in its groove.

Flip entire assembly over.Re-install top cover ofclutch assembly.Re-install spring

Re-install the spring coverWhile pushing down onboth sides of the springcover, re-install snap ring.Make sure snap ring isfully seated.Flip entire assembly overand slide the outer cageover the basket. Thereare four alignmentnotches in the cage thathave to correspond withfour grooves in the outerbasket.

Once the cage is installed,flip the entire assemblyover.With the outer edges ofthe basket resting onsupports, use ascrewdriver and spin theupper cover until it dropsinto the cage.Re-install the snap ring.

Re-install the clutch basket into the transmission and make sure snapring is fully seated. Reassemble the transmission in reverse order ofdisassembly.Your clutch disc replacement is complete. Thanks for ordering fromSouth Side Performance! We take great pride in our products, andyour comments are always welcome. Please contact us by phone at605-359-7829, or by email at kris@sspperformance.com. Thanksagain!